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<\/p>\n Texas Tech\u2019s J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts\u2019 dean
\n has become the international organization\u2019s next leader.<\/p>\n
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Texas Tech University<\/a>\u2019s Martin Camacho<\/a>, dean of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts<\/a>, became president of the International Council for Arts Deans (ICfAD) today (Oct. \u201cMartin will be an excellent representative of Texas Tech, and I know he will serve As president, Camacho said his priority is to strengthen the organization and expand \u201cIt was the first time I\u2019d joined an organization dedicated to helping deans,\u201d Camacho Over the next decade, Camacho served on the organization\u2019s board, chaired multiple \u201cMartin has already demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to ICfAD and to the community The human connection ICfAD fosters has become significant to Camacho.<\/p>\n With changes in artificial intelligence, legislative funding decisions and enrollment \u201cHuman connection will always be needed,\u201d he said. \u201cOur world is becoming more technology-driven, Camacho credits Texas Tech with supporting his leadership journey, and sees his recent \u201cTexas Tech recognizes the value of positioning a representative for the arts in a About ICFAD<\/p>\n Founded in 1964, ICfAD brings together deans, directors, chairs and other arts executives
\n 7) during the organization\u2019s 62nd annual conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n his fellow deans with integrity, respect and thoughtful leadership,\u201d said Ron Hendrick<\/a>, provost and senior vice president. \u201cI look forward to all that ICfAD will accomplish
\n under his leadership\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camacho-Martin.jpg\")
Martin Camacho<\/p>\n
\n the support it provides to members. When Camacho joined ICfAD in 2014, he had just
\n been appointed as dean of the Fain College of Fine Arts at Midwestern State University<\/a>, part of the Texas Tech University System<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n said. \u201cI realized there were so many people around the country \u2013 even around the world
\n \u2013 who were extraordinary leaders with great ideas about advancing the arts. My membership
\n with ICfAD became inspirational.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n committees, and played an integral role in ICfAD\u2019s international symposiums in Cuba
\n and Mexico, countries where he has several academic connections. Last year, he moved
\n on to the administrative track to become president.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n of arts leaders it serves,\u201d said James Frazier, outgoing president and dean of the
\n Florida State University College of Fine Arts. \u201cHe is a thoughtful and generous leader
\n who brings intellectual curiosity, a collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to
\n serve in everything he does. I am delighted he will be the organization\u2019s next president.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n trends, Camacho says he sees both challenges and opportunities ahead. But more than
\n anything, he sees lasting demand for what the arts provide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n but the need for creativity will not go away. That\u2019s human nature, and the arts are
\n the perfect instrument for that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n appointment as a statement about the university.<\/p>\n
\n national organization,\u201d he said. \u201cIt sends a signal that the arts are relevant at
\n Texas Tech and are making an impact at the individual, institutional and community
\n levels.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n from colleges and universities across North America and around the world. The organization
\n mentors emerging leaders and advocates for the essential role of the arts in higher
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